English Teaching Assistant

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a motivated individual to support students with English. This role involves providing one-on-one support, overseeing classes during lecturer absences, and using motivational techniques to build student confidence. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and excellent interpersonal skills. The position is fixed term until August 2026, operates during term time only, and requires participation in child protection screening.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with English.
• Ability to inspire and build student confidence.
• Willingness to undergo child protection screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and small group support to students with English.
• Supervise classes during lecturer absence.
• Understand student performance for improvements.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience working with young people

Dynamic and motivational techniques

Job description

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Term time only (36 weeks) / Fixed term until 31/08/26

What we are looking for:

• Dynamic, creative and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with young people with English is desirable.
• Individuals who want to inspire our students to develop their exam skills.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• Provide 1-1 and small group support to students with English
• Build student confidence
• Use motivational learning techniques
• Understand how well your students are performing and act to help them improve.
• Help students to complete their tasks, check they are working correctly and provide feedback to the teacher on their progress.
• Supervise classes whilst the class undertake cover work if a lecturer is off sick

Benefits:

• A discounted on-site gym,_statements of sports Hall or fitness class or Starbucks, osteopathy, and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded Good by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed , and benefit from highly supportive relationships with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place an effective policy for safer recruitment.

At Nescot, we are proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

Closing date 25th January 2026

Interviews will be held 28th January 2026